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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.41, 748.52 and 293.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.41, 748.52 and 293.73 is: 405.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.41 : 748.52 = 293.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.41/748.52 = 293.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.41x = 748.52 × 293.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.41x = 219,862.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,862.78/542.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.34

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